succession
noun
the coming of one person or thing after another in order, sequence, or in the course of events.
successions
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pluralof succession.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Nearly 90% of CEO successions in the S&P 500 were planned last year, according to data from the Conference Board and ESGAUGE.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2025
The tightening of the family's grip on its empire also comes amid a wave of high-profile successions in other fashion companies in Europe.
From Reuters ● Jan. 11, 2023
My research looks at successions in family businesses – specifically, how knowledge should be passed on during this process.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2021
“They’re just doing these delegations, redelegations, these successions, anything to avoid complying with the laws,” said Peter Jenkins, senior counsel of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2020
Somewhere there was an actual arsenal, but it was closed off behind successions of sealed mesarthium doors, and anyway, Minya thought knives appropriate tools for butchery.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
